If you have financial papers that need safe destruction, nonworking computer parts taking up space, extra canned goods in your pantry and maybe even an old jacket or two you no longer use, you’ll want t.. Read More »

Scareware — a sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online — is on the rise. Most recently, companies like Google, Twitter and the New York Times were exploit.. Read More »

I broke down and turned on the furnace for the first time this week and it made me think about all the chores — besides tuning up the furnace — that come with the arrival of cooler weather: winterizing .. Read More »

Consumers struggling with the economy are now struggling to keep their cars. Having a car repossessed impacts credit scores, thereby limiting your ability to get loans or credit cards for up to seven ye.. Read More »

The Better Business Bureau warns renters to look out for scammers on Craigslist and other online classifieds when searching for a home. Phony ads for rental properties are cropping up nationwide and are.. Read More »

In the olden days — that being not even two years ago — if I needed a service professional, I would ask friends for recommendations or turn to the phone book and peruse the Yellow Pages until I found a.. Read More »

Prepaid calling cards — widely available at stores, newsstands and online — may seem like a great value, but many are so rife with fees and service charges that far fewer minutes are delivered than adve.. Read More »